Candidate for Adjutant (2007-2009)
Captain Mike Dennis
Sierra Vista Company

My fellow Rangers,

I’d like to introduce myself to you. Because of the long distances involved, and our conflicting duty schedules, many of you do not know me. Yet, I have been a very active Arizona Ranger, in my own Company, and at State levels.

I have been asked to run for the office of State Adjutant. I accept the challenge.

I am qualified for the position, and have specific goals to further the Arizona Rangers.

Served six terms as Commander of the Sierra Vista Company, doubling its size, and established “model” relations with City and County law enforcement agencies, other governmental departments, and school districts. Additional duties were Law Enforcement Liaison Officer and Public Relations Officer.

Created the Douglas Company, and co-founded the Coronado Company.

Currently involved in re-establishing the Benson Company.

I have recruited over 100 Arizona Rangers!

The Adjutant is the “right arm” of the State Commander, overseeing critical projects, and serves in the Commander’s absence. In the following paragraphs, I will share with you some of the additional objectives that I intend to accomplish:

1. Personally prioritize creation of a state-wide Arizona Rangers Database

Supervise Complete Overhaul of Governing Documents
By-Laws
Rules & Regulations
Policies & Procedures
Miscellaneous Other Documents

Present Revised Documents to Membership for Approval

Streamline All “State” meetings: more efficient and shorter in duration.
All Meetings will be “Agenda Driven,” assuring that all items are covered completely, and in order.

Electronic Agendas will be composed on Microsoft PowerPoint, and, when available, an overhead projector will be used to allow all participants to follow the agenda.
Emphasize Roberts Rules of Order are respected

Coordinate activities for legislative relief

Reversal of DPS Cease and Desist Order

Seek Full Exemption from Security Guard Statutes

Detailed Plan
Programmed Briefings for State Legislators
Endorsements from Mayors, Chiefs of Police and Sheriffs

Streamline Communications from Command to Ranger levels
Respect and Utilize CHAIN OF COMMAND
Use Available Communications Technology
Go-To-Meetings.com and/or Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) for most meetings/coordination
Secure Email
Web Site is the Primary Means of Communications

Electronic Voting for 2008
Study market for E-voting products
“Test Drive” available products
Conduct a Test Ballot prior to 2008 General Election

These are a limited listing of some ideas that I have. However, I am energetic, innovative, and loyal. If I am elected as your State Adjutant I will do everything in my power to improve the legal, political, and operational condition of the Arizona Rangers.

Please support me by voting “YES” for Captain Mike Dennis for State Adjutant